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Pregnancy is a beautiful experience for a lot of women. It’s also an experience that can significantly change the looks of your body. If you’ve had a baby and you’re unable to shed those pounds you gained during pregnancy, you’re probably wondering whether it’s possible to restore your pre-baby body. The answer is, yes, you can! Keep reading to find out how.
Before you create a plan to restore your pre-baby body, you should first understand why your body changed to begin with.
One of the main reasons that your body changes is because it experiences a change in hormones during and after pregnancy. After you’re pregnant, the hormone relaxin stops doing what it normally does, which is to relax the ligaments in the body. This results in the body being more lax and having more movement than it did before having a baby, which is why a lot of women have wider hips after having a baby.
Another reason that your body changes after having a baby is because of maternal weight gain, also known as “baby weight.” The amount of baby weight that you gain during pregnancy is largely determined by what you eat, the amount of exercise you get, and the size of the baby as it grows inside you. Getting rid of baby weight is fairly simple with diet and exercise.
Genetics also play a large role in body composition, both before, during and after pregnancy. If your mother gained a lot of weight during pregnancy and found it difficult to lose after having the baby, then you might be more apt to struggle with the same issues.
Exercising is a great way to restore your pre-baby body, and it’s also a key way to improve your overall health. Being healthy after you have a baby is key to being the best mother you can be, particularly from an emotional standpoint. If you have yet to start exercising regularly after having a baby, it’s time to start. You don’t have to go to the gym three times a week and exercise vigorously either. Instead, you can take a 20-minute walk three to five times a week to start getting back your pre-baby body. It’s important that you don’t become burnt out with your exercise routines. The moment you start to feel burnt out with exercising, the more likely you are to give it up altogether.
There are plenty of ways to exercise that accommodate your personal preferences and needs for exercising. Some of the more popular ways to integrate exercise into your weekly routine are:
One of the best things you can ever do to restore your pre-baby body is to create a routine and stick to it. The more you follow a routine, the more likely you are to stick with healthy choices that promote a healthy body. Plus, seeing results from the exercising and dieting that you do will take some time, but with a routine, you are more likely to see the results faster. Creating a routine to restore your pre-baby body can be something as simple as making a deal with yourself that you are going to walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
One of the easiest ways to frustrate yourself and talk yourself out of following a plan to restore your pre-baby body is to step on the scales. What happens when you expect to lose weight but don’t? It makes you aggravated and makes it seem as if your hard work is leading to any positive results. This is why it’s so important to not weigh yourself, especially during the first month or two of trying to restore your body.
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A lot of women restore their pre-baby body by taking advantage of plastic surgery through a procedure called a Mommy Makeover. There are three primary surgeries you can use to restore your body, which are liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast augmentation even buttock augmentation or butt lift. All three of these procedures can be performed in a single session, but do keep in mind that you will have to be put under local anesthesia during the surgery. Also, the recovery times for these procedures can be quite lengthy and will prohibit you from picking up anything over five pounds. This is why it’s so important to make sure you have someone who can help you take care of your children while you recover.
You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to restore your pre-baby body, but with the help of liposuction, a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, you can be well on your way to getting the body back that you love so much. The best way to determine whether cosmetic surgery is a good choice for you and your situation is to speak with an experienced and licensed cosmetic surgeon. During a consultation, you can discuss all of your options as well as go over what life will be like after the surgery is performed. You may discover that your doctor wants you to lose weight before conducting one or more surgeries, and if this is the case, you should definitely do all that you can to stick to the exercise and diet routine you create. With time and effort, you can restore your pre-baby body, which will help you feel better than ever before.
Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Ran Stark brings decades of experience and training to each consultation. When you meet with Dr. Stark, he takes the time to give you information and options, so you can have confidence in your decision to move forward with the best procedure for you. Confidence. Personalized care. Impeccable results. That’s the Stark Difference. Discover that difference yourself by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Stark today.
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